Articles by J.J. Smith

The Biden administration's newly issued National Heat Strategy aims to bolster U.S. resilience to extreme heat, highlighting the need for stronger workplace heat protections amidst rising heat-related deaths.

The U.S. Office of Community Services (OCS) is hosting online programs for World Water Week 2024, focusing on increasing access to water services for low-income households, alongside the global conference held in Stockholm.

New cost estimates for complying with the EPA's PFAS drinking water standards suggest that the expenses could be double the agency's original figures, though the EPA asserts that the health benefits from reducing PFAS exposure will offset these costs.

The EPA is hosting a webinar on August 27, 2024, to discuss how data, partnerships, and innovative strategies can help public water systems achieve sustainable consolidation solutions, especially in light of new drinking water regulations.

Hearing topics include EPA’s legitimacy, the impact of the Chevron doctrine ruling, and climate change denial.

The EPA’s Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program have helped communities access over $270 billion in funding